Fundraise Through Cycling!

Do you have a favorite local charity you’d love to support? Now you can!

COVAC is a proud host of the Special Olympics Massachusetts Extra Mile Cycling event, a powerful way to make an impact. Last year, Kevin’s Krewe 2024 inspired 31 riders and 332 donors, raising $40,932 for Special Olympics Massachusetts Extra Mile.

Join the movement—on your own terms! Fundraising is completely optional—ride just for the joy of cycling or go the extra mile for a cause you care about.

How to Participate

✅ Register for the COVAC Ride
✅ Ride solo or with a team—it’s your choice!
✅ If you choose to fundraise, donations can go directly to the charity of your choice or the Rotary Club of Amherst Good Works Fund

💙 The Rotary Club of Amherst Good Works Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, meaning all donations made directly to it are tax-deductible.

Donation Form to Rotary Club of Amherst Good Works Fund: print out a Donation Form

Fundraising is completely voluntary and not a requirement for entering the ride and enjoying the day. Help us reach our fundraising goal!

Net proceeds from this event benefit the “Amherst Rotary Good Works Fund”, which supports a broad range of humanitarian, cultural, and educational programs and activities. Some of these programs include:

Rotary International Initiatives: eradicating polio, supporting literacy projects, and providing potable drinking water.

Local Initiatives: High School Scholarships, Big Brother/Big Sister Programs, Western Mass Food Bank, Amherst Family Outreach.

Donations will be recognized with a letter of thanks from the Rotary Club of Amherst and a receipt issued for tax purposes. The Rotary Club of Amherst Good Works Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization, so donations are tax-deductible.

What to do with Your Donations: Donations can be mailed until September 3rd, 2025. Otherwise, bring donations to the ride. Mailed donations should be addressed to:

The Rotary Club of Amherst – COVAC
c/o Sandy Perron
26B Mill Village Rd
So Deerfield, MA 01373

Please do not mail cash. Cash or checks collected after that date can be turned in at registration on the day of the ride.
Incentive:  Every rider who raises $100 or more will get a special ride sweatshirt!  Please indicate your size on the donation form.
Thank You!: Your support of this fundraiser allows us to have an impact, not only in our local community, but around the world.  Thank you!